Northampton

The Northampton school district in Massachusetts consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district has a mix of high-performing and more average-performing schools, with some standout institutions like Northampton High School and Jackson Street Elementary leading the way.

Northampton High School is the district's top performer, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Massachusetts with a 4-star rating. It boasts high proficiency rates on MCAS tests, an excellent 92.9% 4-year graduation rate, and a low 3.3% dropout rate. Jackson Street Elementary is another standout, with MCAS proficiency rates often exceeding district and state averages, and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the district has these high-performing schools, the other institutions show more mixed results. Some, like Leeds Elementary, demonstrate solid academic performance, while others, such as John F. Kennedy Middle School, have lower proficiency rates that suggest room for improvement in preparing students for the rigor of high school. The district's spending per student, ranging from $15,618 to $20,273, is in line with or slightly above the state average, but the data indicates that simply spending more may not be the sole driver of student success.